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Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020
32Special verdict not available for alternative offence
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32 Special verdict not available for alternative offence
32 Special verdict not available for alternative offence
The fact that a court enters a special verdict of act proven but not criminally responsible in respect of an offence does not result in a requirement for the court to also enter a special verdict in respect of an offence available as an alternative to the offence.